I’ve been working on compiling a bunch of healthy smoothie recipe and below you will find my favorites! These taste delicious and are full of nutrients. I like making these for breakfast, a quick snack or meal on the go AND they are perfect for desserts. Before we get into the recipes, check out the health benefits below:

Spinach Benefits:

The best ratio for a a healthy spinach smoothie is 40% spinach or other leafy green (I also suggest kale) to 60% fruit.

Okay guys….you will thank me for this recipe if you are trying to eat healthy!! I am doing the 21 Day Fix right now and thought I would share this amazing recipe with all of you! Watch the video to see how I make it… This is a super healthy, low fat, low sodium recipe that you will want to make even if you are not on a diet or trying to eat healthy. We were shocked at how good it turned out!

I shred this and use it on romaine lettuce hearts as a healthy taco, or just with some quinoa and brown rice! Enjoy!

Onion Dip is huge around here! We use is for Birthday parties, get-togethers, holidays, BBQs and more! What I love about this next recipe is it’s a homemade version of Onion Dip which makes the flavors so much tastier and it’s very easy to make. I definitely recommend trying this out if you’re a fan of onion dip. We like to dip chips in it (Lays potato chips are delicious with it) and any kind of veggie is really good too. Enjoy!

If you’re looking for a Meat Spaghetti Sauce recipe then look no further! The cooked onion and garlic give this sauce a unique flavor. Once you start cooking the garlic and onion, your house will smell really, really good. This is really good with meatballs, spaghetti or course, pasta, lasagna, etc. Enjoy!

We use our Zoku Popsicle maker all the time! I highly recommend these if you don’t have one (they make popsicles in minutes (literally) and they are VERY easy to clean. I’ve come up with a really yummy watermelon kiwi recipe that turned out delicious. We like to try different combination all the time and this one I really enjoyed. Plus, these turned out really cute! Enjoy…

I love making spinach salad but it has to have a good dressing and toppings to take away from the strong spinach taste. That’s why I love making this next recipe because the strawberry dressing is delicious and a perfect combination with the spinach. I also toast my walnuts to enhance the flavor and bring out the natural, delicious oils in them. Enjoy this healthy recipe!

Strawberry Walnut Spinach Salad and Dressing

INGREDIENTS

DRESSING:

3/4 cup Olive Oil

1/2 lb Strawberries

2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1/4 tsp Tarragon

1/4 tsp Sugar

SALAD:

Fresh Baby Spinach

Strawberries chopped

Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Walnuts

DIRECTIONS:

Add all dressing ingredients to food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

Here’s a healthy recipe that is tasty and good for you. This great for a dinner recipe or a perfect recipe for an appetizer or party. I also like making these when I’m having company and need to come up with something unique that most people will love. Even if you’re not a fan of tomatoes, I bet you will still like this because the seasoned pork brings it all together perfectly. Enjoy!

Want a healthy recipe for the kiddos this Summer?! These yogurt cups are delicious, healthy and very easy to make. You only need 2 ingredients (yogurt and gelatin). The gelatin is what makes it stick together and freeze in the right consistency. I like making it with vanilla flavored yogurt (you could always use greek yogurt to make it a little healthier) but the vanilla and strawberry are a great flavor combination.

I’ve been working on compiling a bunch of healthy smoothie recipe and below you will find my favorites! These taste delicious and are full of nutrients. I like making these for breakfast, a quick snack or meal on the go AND they are perfect for desserts. Before we get into the recipes, check out the health benefits below:

Spinach Benefits:

The best ratio for a a healthy spinach smoothie is 40% spinach or other leafy green (I also suggest kale) to 60% fruit.

If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious recipe then I bet you will love this next one. Sometimes I crave pizza (especially when I am trying to eat healthy) so this recipe has helped with that craving. If you are on a diet or eating healthy, try this veggie pizza next time you get that craving. It really is satisfying and it’s a perfect way to get in some healthy vegetables. I make my own ranch seasoning, see the recipe here.

I like to let the kiddos help make it so they are more prone to wanting to eat their “creation”! Enjoy!

We love making our own homemade tortillas because they not only taste much better but they are also much better for you. These are great for dinners, snacks, quesadillas, or even dessert. We like heating them up and adding butter, cinnamon and sugar for a sweet treat. We also use these for fajitas and breakfast burritos. You can use them for anything you’d like but once you start making them yourself, you won’t ever want to buy them again. 😉 Enjoy!

Homemade Flour Tortillas

INGREDIENTS:

3 cup Flour

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 cup Vegetable Oil

1 cup Warm Water

DIRECTIONS:

Using a stand mixer, whisk dry ingredients until combined.

Add water and oil and mix, scraping down the sides as needed until ball forms.

Mix for two more minutes until dough is smooth.

Turn out onto floured work surface and divide into 16 pieces and roll each into a ball.

Allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Preheat skillet over medium heat.

Roll out each ball into a 6″ circle.

Cook each tortilla on first side for about a minute, until brown spots form, then flip and cook other side for about 20 seconds.

Bet you didn’t know that you could make french onion soup in the crock pot?! I personally love soup and this french onion soup recipe is full of flavor and actually pretty good for you (especially if you’re sick!). It’s simple to make and doesn’t require many ingredients. If you’re a fan of soup and or onions, then I highly recommend you try this recipe out. Enjoy!

Crock Pot French Onion Soup

INGREDIENTS:

3 sliced Onions

1/4 cup Butter

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp Sugar

1 tbsp Brown Sugar

1 tsp minced Garlic

64 oz Beef Broth

1/2 tsp Thyme

1 Bay Leaf

DIRECTIONS:

Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.

Add onions and sugar to pan and cook until light brown in color.

Get a piece of cheesecloth and add thyme and bay leaf and tie up with string to create a bouquet garni.

Sometimes I crave the Dole Whip or Orange Whip from DisneyWorld so I’ve come up with this recipe to make my own at home. This whip is a flavorful, creamy, sweet ice cream that refreshes you on a hot summer day. The kiddos can help make this and it’s super inexpensive to make. Enjoy!

I so love this next ice cream recipe! Not only because it’s extremely easy to make but because it only takes 3 ingredients (you may already have these at home) and it has NO dairy! Sometimes my body doesn’t do well with dairy (and my kiddos are the same way) so we all love this ice cream very much. I know it seems really strange that you can get this consistency with only 3 ingredients but it works. Try it! 😉 Enjoy!

Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb Strawberries

4 small Bananas

2 tbsp Sugar

DIRECTIONS:

Peel bananas and freeze in freezer.

Hull strawberries and freeze in freezer.

Place frozen ingredients and sugar in food processor and pulse until it reaches ice cream texture.

We love making these banana cookies for a healthy breakfast on the go. I like making them at night and then having them ready for the kiddos to take to school or in the car. All you need are 2 ingredients and that includes banana and oatmeal….seriously, that’s it! Try them out and let me know what you think. Oh and I recommend using really ripe bananas so they are sweeter. Enjoy!

Did you know that you can make peanut butter cookies with just 3 ingredients?! It’s super easy to make these cookies and I love the way they taste…they are actually my favorite kind of peanut butter cookies. You will just need sugar, peanut butter and an egg! This is a perfect recipe to teach the kids since it’s simple and they can make it all on their own. Enjoy!

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

INGREDIENTS (Yield about 18 cookies):

1 cup Sugar

1 cup Peanut Butter

1 Egg

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350.

Stir the ingredients together until blended.

Roll into 1″ balls with then press down with the back of a fork and then press again from the other side to form the criss cross pattern on top.

Bake for 12 minutes.

Allow them cool on the tray for a couple of minutes before moving to a wire rack to finish cooling.

If you’re looking for an awesome banana bread recipe that is moist like a cake and full of flavor then you’ve come to the right place! I hate dry bread so this recipe is the complete opposite and is the best banana bread ever (in my opinion 😉 ). Feel free to leave out the chocolate chips or add nuts, etc. Enjoy!

The Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Ingredients:

2 C flour

1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 C sugar

1/2 C soften butter

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2-3 medium very ripe bananas, mashed to equal 1 C

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 C milk

1/4 C milk chocolate chips

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees -Treat a 9″X5″ bread pan with Pam, set aside -In a large bowl mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt -In another bowl beat together until creamy the butter and sugar. -Add in the lightly beaten 2 eggs…mix well. -Lastly add the mashed bananas, vanilla, and milk mixing well. -Slowly incorporate the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until they are combined. -Stir in the chocolate chips throughly. -Pour into your prepared bread pan. -Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes. Check at 55 minutes with a toothpick and if the toothpick doesn’t come out clean return to oven for 5-10 minutes or until your inserted toothpick comes out clean.

We love having a weekly pizza night around here….meaning that once a week we get together as a family and make our own, homemade pizzas! You can have the kiddos make their own (they love doing this and tend to eat more this way) and then make an “adult” pizza. With that being said, making our own, homemade dough is essential and very cost effective. This recipe makes the best pizza dough and is quite easy. Enjoy!

Homemade Pizza Dough

INGREDIENTS:

15 oz (3 cups) Flour

1 tbsp Yeast

1 tbsp Sugar

2 tsp Salt

1 tbsp Olive Oil

9 fl oz Warm Water

Directions:

BY HAND:

Place flour into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center.

Add yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil and water and stir until combined.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5ñ10 minutes or until a smooth ball forms.

I like coming up with unique and healthy recipes. These Zucchini Parmesan Chips are just that, they are healthy and a much better alternative to a potato chip. You can cut your zucchini thin or thicker depending on how you want it. Sometimes I like them thin and other times I cut them thick. These are also great for the kids because they eat their veggies and have no clue it’s good for them. Enjoy!

Zucchini Parmesan Chips

INGREDIENTS:

2 Zucchini

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1/4 cup dry Bread Crumbs

1/4 tsp Salt

2 tbsp Olive Oil

1/4 tsp Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 450.

Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray.

Cut zucchini into 1/4″ slices.

Combine parmesan, bread crumbs, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Dip zucchini into oil then toss in crumb mixture and place on prepared sheet.

These Peanut Butter, Chocolate, Oatmeal Cookies have a few unique ingredients in them to make them soft, sweet and little healthier! You will see bananas and applesauce in the ingredients but trust me, they are so good!! These are actually really good for Breakfast on the go. Enjoy!

Peanut Butter, Chocolate, Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

2 Ripe Bananas, Mashed

1/3 C. Reduced Fat Peanut Butter

2/3 C. Unsweetened Applesauce

1 Tsp. Vanilla

1/2 Tsp. Salt

1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon

Dash of Ground Nutmeg

1 1/2 C. Quick or Old Fashioned Oats

1/4 C. Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

1/4 C. Unsweetened Shredded Coconut (Optional) Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Mix together the bananas, peanut butter, applesauce, vanilla, and spices. Add in the oats, chocolate chips, and coconut; stir until well combined.

Spoon a rounded two Tbsp. of the cookie mixture onto the lined baking sheet, leaving an inch or two between each and flatten slightly.

I remember the first time I had chicken tortilla soup, it quickly became one of my favorites. I really like making it at home now since I’ve come up with a delicious way to make it in the crock pot. It’s simple and full of flavor. Enjoy!

Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb Chicken Breast

4 cup Chicken Broth

1 can Whole Kernel Corn

1 can Black Beans

1 tbsp minced Garlic

2 tsp chili powder

1 Onion

1 Jalapeno diced (seeds removed)

1 can Rotel not drained

1 tbsp chipotle in adobo

Salt & Pepper to taste

1 tsp Cumin

1 Bay leaf

1/4 cup chopped Cilantro

6 Corn tortilla

1/4 cup shredded Cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Add all ingredients except cheese, tortillas, cilantro and corn.

Cook on low for 8 hours.

Chicken should now shred with a spoon or fork. Shred chicken.

Drain and add corn.

Cut 2 tortillas into strips and add to pot.

Finely chop cilantro leaves and add to soup.

Cook for another hour.

Cut remaining tortillas into strips place on baking sheet salt and bake at 350 for 10 minutes.

This next recipe is pretty dang healthy and looks great too! These Pineapple kabobs are just the perfect mix of sweet and salty and are quick to put together. Plus, most kids love these (maybe just leave out the onions) because they are not only fun to eat but sweet with the pineapple. Enjoy!

Chicken Pineapple Kabobs

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Ketchup

1/4 cup Soy Sauce

1/4 cup Honey

1 tbsp Mustard

1/2 cup Brown Sugar

1 tsp Minced Garlic

1 tbsp Lemon Juice

2 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

1 Pineapple

1 Red Onion

1 Green Bell Pepper

Salt and Pepper (to taste)

DIRECTIONS:

Add ketchup, soy sauce, honey, mustard, lemon juice, brown sugar and garlic to a small pan and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Aren’t these just adorable?! I love making this next snack for the kiddos (and with them) because it’s a great way for them to eat a healthy snack. These Snowmen snacks are made of eggs, carrots and pretzels so like I said, it’s very healthy. Have fun making these with the kiddos and enjoy!

Boiled Egg Snowmen

INGREDIENTS:

6 Boiled Jumbo Eggs

6 Boiled Medium Eggs

2 Carrots

Peppercorns

Pretzel Sticks

Green onion stems

DIRECTIONS:

Slice off a small section from top and bottom of each egg to allow them to stand and stack neatly.

If you are going to serve soon, you can use pretzel sticks to join each piece and they will be completely edible. If they need to sit for a while, the pretzels will become to soggy, so you will have to use wooden skewers.

Even if you are using pretzels, you will need to pierce the egg and carrot before pushing pretzels through.

Push a pretzel stick down into large egg to make body and place smaller egg on top.

Peel carrots.

Slice the thick end of carrot into six 1/8″ slices to use as hat brims.

Slice middle of carrot (or smaller carrot) into six 3/4-1″ slices for top of hat.

Use skewer to “pre-drill” hole in carrots to allow pretzel to connect them with remainder of stick extending below brim.

Push assembled hat down onto head.

Take the small end of a carrot (about 1/2″) and cut lengthwise into six sections to use as noses.

Using a toothpick, pierce “face” egg in the middle and insert the nose.

Pierce for the two eyes and four spots to make a mouth and press in peppercorns.

Pierce the “body” egg three spots to make buttons and press in peppercorns.

Break a pretzel in half and insert a piece in each side of the body to make arms.

You can optionally use green onion stems to make a hat band and scarf.

Split the green tube and open it up.

Gently scrape the blade along the inside of the opened stem to remove stiffness.

As most of you know, I love making Crock Pot recipes and this stew/soup is super easy since it’s made in the Crock Pot. I love making this on chill, snowy, rainy days. It’s such a good comfort food and is actually pretty good for you. You could make this with our Grilled Cheese Rollups (they pair up perfectly and I love dipping them in the soup).

Thanksgiving Side recipe

Looking for another Thanksgiving Side recipe? These honey glazed carrots are delicious! They are sweet and have a unique taste to them. I’m not a huge fan of carrots unless they are dipped in a ton of ranch but THESE are amazing and have probably become one of my favorite side dishes.

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

As we are in the midst of fall, pumpkin baking is getting more and more common and popular. The one ingredient all those recipes call for is pumpkin puree. Usually, canned pumpkin puree can be purchased from the store and used in baking and cooking recipes. However, to save some money you can make your own pumpkin puree at home with just a pumpkin, salt and your oven! Check out the instructions below for making homemade pumpkin puree:

Ingredients Needed:

Whole Pumpkin

Salt

Instructions:

Wash the whole pumpkin and remove the stem. Cut the pumpkin in half and scrape out all the pumpkin insides and seeds.

Once the pumpkin is clean on the inside, cut it into cubes. Next, fill a large pot with about 1″ of water and warm over medium heat.

Add the pumpkin cubes and a dash two of salt to the water. Cook the pumpkin until water is simmering and reduce the heat to medium low.

Using a pot lid, place it over top of the pumpkin and let the pumpkin cubes steam under the lid for about 15 minutes or until soft.

Once the texture is soft, remove pumpkin from heat, drain the water and let the cubes cool till workable.

Once the pumpkin cubes have cooled, scrap the meat of the pumpkin from the shell and place in a food processor or blender. Blend till smooth.

Lastly, once your pumpkin has turned to a smooth texture, return it to the pot and cook off any remaining moisture.

Remove from heat, let cool and use in any of your favorite recipes or freeze it to save it for when you need it!

There’s something about warm, creamy soup that makes a cold day totally worth it! I don’t know about you but I love to eating soup all winter long. My favorite kinds of soups are the creamy, rich soups and that’s why I love this next recipe. Enjoy!

Did you know that you can make applesauce in the crock pot? Yep, you sure can and it actually turns out the perfect consistency with this recipes (which is really important to me). It’s simple to make and doesn’t require that many ingredients. I love making this because it’s much healthier than any store bought version and tastes a lot better. Enjoy!

One of my favorite restaurants is Olive Garden. I love everything they have including the soup and salad but it’s not in the budget to go there every day so I had to come up with my own recipe. This Olive Garden recipe is the Copycat version of their Minestrone Soup and it is delicious! I hope you like it too. Enjoy!

Here’s a really fun recipe that only takes 2 ingredients and I can almost bet you have both in your kitchen. 😉 You will just need eggs and Nutella! Bet you didn’t know you could make brownies out of those items! These are quick and taste delicious. These are great for Breakfast, dessert, or a yummy snack and are pretty healthy too! Enjoy!

Halloween Recipes

Aren’t these pizzas super cute?! I love making these with the kids for a snack or quick and easy lunch. I bet you probably have most of everything you need in your pantry/fridge right now. You just need some string cheese, crackers, olives and some type of a sauce like pizza sauce or tomato sauce works too. 😉 Enjoy!

Spider Web Pizza Snacks

INGREDIENTS

Pizza Sauce

Round Crackers, Sandwich Slim Buns and/or Pita Breads

String Mozzarella Cheese

Black Olives

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375.

If using slim buns, separate the halves.

Take your pizza bases (cracker, bun or pita) and cover with pizza sauce.

Take string cheese and open and pull into strings.

Take 4 strings and lay across the base like you would cut a pizza.

Cut more strings into smaller pieces to go across each “slice” of the pizza.

To make a spider, cut the ends off of 2 olives one slightly large than the other.

These 2 will be the head and body.

Cut 2 slices off of the already cut olive and cut those slices in half to make legs for the spider.

Place on spider on each pizza.

Place on cookie sheet and bake until cheese is melted (about 10 minutes).

You can optionally put eyes on the spider by dipping a toothpick in mustard and touching it to the head.

Here is a super cute and very easy to make Halloween treat! I love having the kiddos help out with this snack because it’s easy to do and they can make the whole thing themselves (which makes them want to eat it too!). Not only is this super cute and easy to make….it’s really healthy too! Enjoy!

This next smoothie recipe is unlike any smoothie you’ve ever had! It’s not just a Pumpkin smoothie but it’s made to taste just like Pumpkin Pie! I know, it sounds funny but I promise it’s good. This smoothie is also a Vegan recipe! Enjoy.

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cup Pumpkin Puree

1/4 cup Pecans

1 large frozen Banana

1 cup Almond, Soy or Coconut Milk

1 tbsp Agave

1 cup Ice

1/2 tsp Vanilla

1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

DIRECTIONS

Place pecans in blender and run util they are ground up.

Add remaining ingredients in blender and blend until mixture is smooth.

Breakfast can end up being a rushed meal most mornings. Whether your rushing off to school or work, it’s really important to get a healthy, protein full breakfast in to start the day off on the right foot. So what’s the best option? Well, having eggs in the morning seems to be the best way to get the most protein in. The only issue is cooking eggs can be time consuming, but luckily there is an easy way to save some time!

You can make tasty, fluffy scrambled eggs in less then 2 minutes by using the microwave! It will save you the dishes of the pan method and it will save you a ton of time. Simply, take a mug and spray the inside with non stick cooking spray. Then proceed to crack two eggs into the mug and add a tablespoon of milk and whisk. You can also add shredded cheese for a different twist. Once mixed, cook in the microwave for 45 seconds and stop to stir the eggs. Cook for another 45 seconds and stir to ensure doneness. Your scrambled eggs are now ready to eat with hardly any mess or time!

Yummy! I love making this candy corn fudge which is super simple to make and doesn’t take a lot of ingredients. It’s sweet but not too sweet and makes a perfect Halloween treat/gift for neighbors, friends, parties, etc. I actually will grab a bunch on candy corn bags at the store and save them to make them throughout the winter because they are such a good comfort food in the winter. 😉 Enjoy!

Crispy Carrot Chips

Potato chips are a super popular snack food around the world. However, it can be extremely hard to find a crunchy, healthy alternative for regular store-bought potato chips. Usually, you can find something that tastes similar but you end up having to sacrifice texture. Well, the good news is there is a healthy, easy to make alternative to regular potato chips and they can be eaten guilt free and made in your own home! Check out the recipe below to make your own crunchy carrot chips:

Ingredients Needed:

Carrot(s)

Olive Oil

Salt

Instructions:

Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees and prep your baking sheet. Either line the sheet with parchment paper or use a light cooking spray.

Next, slice all your carrots into rounds keeping them relatively the same size. Once sliced combine carrots, salt and just enough olive oil to lightly coat the chips. Toss all ingredients to make sure every piece is evenly coated.

Lay on the baking sheet making sure to leave a little room between each chip. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until crispy and brown. Keep a close eye as they can overcook easily.

Once finished cooking, let them slightly cool and serve with your favorite dip or sauce!

I like to make this sparkling blueberry lemonade for parties, Summer, kid’s birthdays, etc. It’s such an easy and delicious drink to make. I recommend using sweet blueberries so try them before you puree them…if they aren’t super sweet, you can just add a little more sugar to taste. Enjoy…

Halloween snacks

Here is an awesome recipe you can make with your kids and it’s super easy to make. Just grab some cheese and pretzels and you’re ready to go. I like to make these for snacks during the month of October. The kids are much more prone to eating them and it’s a healthy snack for them. Enjoy…

Here is a delicious recipe that is super easy to make. This copycat Chipotle Barbacoa is full of flavor and is make in the crock pot which makes your life even easier! I love using this meat on tacos (we usually fry up some white corn tortillas) and add a little sour cream and veggies. Enjoy!

Copycat Chipotle Barbacoa

Ingredients:

4 lb Chuck Roast trimmed of excess fat)

2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

3 Bay Leaves

º cup Apple Cider Vinegar

4 tsp Minced Garlic

4 tsp Cumin

3 tsp Oregano

1 tsp Black Pepper

1/2 tsp Ground Cloves

1 tsp Kosher Salt

4 Chipotle Peppers (from canned Chipotles in Adobo Sauce)

1 tbsp Adobo Sauce (from canned Chipotles in Adobo Sauce)

1 cup Chicken Broth

1/4 cup Lime Juice

Directions:

To make the sauce combine vinegar, lime juice, chipotles, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt and cloves in a blender or processor on high speed until smooth.

Insure all excess fat is trimmed off and cut into 6-8 pieces.

Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat.

Sear all sides of the meat to get a nice crust.

Place meat in slow cooker.

Cover with with sauce.

Pour in broth and add bay leaves.

Cover and cook 5 hours on high (or 8 hours on low).

Remove the bay leaves.

While still in the slow cooker, shred the meat with two forks and turn the heat to low and allow to cook for 1 more hour.